Think about Jean Piaget, Maria Montessori, and Nate Berkus. How do these three fit in a group? Each has taught the strong impact of a thoughtfully prepared environment. Attractive and organized, of course, but it’s not just about aesthetics, it’s also about purpose.
Playful Learning Spaces — A Giveaway!
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DIY Gifts for Mom
Mother’s Day is around the corner here in the United States, and whether you’re looking for a project to do on a grand scale with an entire class, or something simple you can create with your own little ones around the kitchen table, there are plenty of ideas to find around the blogosphere. Continue reading
Filed under Celebrate!, Create, Uncategorized
Weekend Reads 5.6.12
Articles:
How to Raise a Responsible Child {A-ha Parenting}
Eight Tips for Reading with a Toddler {Teach Preschool}
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First Friday QandA: “Using Your Words” vs “Fighting with Words”
(This video is also available at YouTube here.)
More Information:
Put Ups and Put Downs {Playful Learning}
Playful Learning: Develop Your Child’s Sense of Joy and Wonder {Mariah Bruehl}
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Visiting the Greenhouse: A Field Trip, a Scavenger Hunt, and a Book
While studying seeds, plants and flowers, I love to take a field trip to a beautiful garden. Unfortunately, my plans to do so recently were vetoed by weather reports for a thunder storm. So instead, we visited a beautiful greenhouse we’re lucky to have nearby.
Telling Teachers Thanks
Having been a teacher, I’ve had several friends ask for suggestions when it comes to giving gifts to teachers. Whether it’s for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-11) or for the end of the year, many people wonder just how to say thanks for the hours teachers have put into inspiring their kids.
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Weekend Reads 4.28.12
Articles & Presentations:
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child {Webinar with John Gottman via Talaris Insitiute}
Super Mom Debunked {Toddler Approved}
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Lessons for Our Boys
As a mother of three boys (with a fourth coming soon) I spend a lot of time thinking about boys in society and society’s messages to boys. There are a lot of mixed messages out there. It’s caused me to spend some time thinking about what I want to make sure my boys — and all boys — are taught.
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